Lift Operator
Reports To: Lift Operations Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor/Foreman
Position Overview
A Lift Operator is part of the Lift Operations Team. He/ She is responsible for the safe operation of Marmot Basin’s aerial and surface lifts, safely loading/ unloading all passengers and greeting and assisting all Marmot Basin patrons at the lifts in a friendly & professional manner and performing Ticket Control duties. Lift Operators are often the first point of contact for guests on the hill being the ‘Face of the Mountain’: It is vital to leave a good impression. They are responsible for completing and recording all daily lift checks and maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps and must be reliable working alone as well as in a team. They must also carry out assigned work such as spare, cleaning, and shovel duties.
The incumbent should expect to be working outside in any, all and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Lift Operators must also provide their own ski or snowboard equipment.
This is a full-time seasonal role, 5 days out of 7 per week from October through to May each operating season. Please note that you may not receive full-time hours at the beginning/ end of the season and during other slow periods.
Alberta Employment Standards regarding a ninety-day probationary period applies.
Job duties/ Responsibilities:
- Operate aerial and surface lifts
- Safely load/unload all passengers
- Greet all patrons as they navigate through the lift lines and identify personal needs (i.e. slowing down the lift for beginners/children)
- Complete and record all daily lift checks and observations
- Complete emergency/accident investigation paperwork as required
- Maintaining mazes, ramps and head traps
- Carry out assigned duties such as lift rotations, shovel crew and spare work
- Perform Ticket Control duties, assist any guests with faulty lift passes
- Must pass the Lift Operations Exam with a score of 80% or better
- Adherence to the company’s practices and procedures as set in the ‘Lift Operations Training Manual’
- Any additional duties as assigned
- All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job
